Assembly Polls: Polling Staff Imparted Training In Bhaderwah

Bhaderwah: Election Training Program was held on Thursday in the Community Hall Bhaderwah. The session, an essential part of the preparations for the upcoming J&K Assembly Elections 2024, saw participation from designated polling staff from across the region.
Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Manish Kumar Manhas supervised and closely monitored the training activities. He imparted guidance to the participants on different aspects of the election process, such as the handling of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) and stressed on strict adherence to the Election Commission of India guidelines.
Master Trainer Dr. AkhterHussain gave a comprehensive presentation on the conduct of the election process. He called the attention of the staff towards accurate identification of voters and stressed the importance of handling EVMs with care. The training concluded with a Q&A session, allowing participants to clarify procedural details. Dr. Nazir Ahmed, Assembly Nodal Officer, and other trainers were also present at the event.
Assembly Polls: Election staff imparted training at Poonch
Poonch: District Election Officer (DEO) VikasKundal on Thursday chaired a training program for polling personnel at the New Auditorium, Government Degree College (GDC) Poonch.
This initiative is a key step towards preparations for the upcoming Assembly Elections.
The training session witnessed the participation of education department employees from different zones, including Poonch, Kanuyian, Mandi, Sathra, and Nangali- all designated for election duty. The comprehensive program provided essential guidance to the staff on election protocols and best practices.
A significant portion of the training was dedicated to hands-on training in operating Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Participants engaged in detailed demonstrations and practical exercises to gain proficiency in handling these machines .
In his address, VikasKundal emphasized the importance of adhering to the Election Commission of India’s guidelines. “Our goal is to conduct the 2024 Assembly Elections with the utmost integrity and transparency,” he asserted and added “It is imperative that every polling personnel understand and follow the established guidelines to uphold the credibility of our democratic process.”
The training was expertly conducted by District and Assembly Level Master Trainers, who provided in-depth knowledge about various polling duties. Similar training programs were held in Mendhar and Surankote Tehsils .